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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 381.88 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 381.88 and 92.29 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 381.88 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/381.88 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 381.88 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 35,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,243.58/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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