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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 382.17 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 382.17 and 92.40 is: 138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 382.17 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/382.17 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 382.17 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 35,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312.51/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.60

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