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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 381.94 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 381.94 and 92.41 is: 138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 381.94 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/381.94 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 381.94 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 35,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,293.89/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.57

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