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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.71, 382.17 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.71, 382.17 and 92.41 is: 138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.71 : 382.17 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.71/382.17 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.71x = 382.17 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.71x = 35,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,315.20/254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.65

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