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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 382.01 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 382.01 and 92.39 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 382.01 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/382.01 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 382.01 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 35,291.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,291.53/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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