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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.79, 382.34 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.79, 382.34 and 92.46 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.79 : 382.34 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.79/382.34 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.79x = 382.34 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.79x = 35,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,350.69/254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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