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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 382 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 382 and 92.32 is: 138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 382 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/382 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 382 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 35,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,266.24/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.45

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