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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.80, 382.16 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.80, 382.16 and 92.56 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.80 : 382.16 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.80/382.16 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.80x = 382.16 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.80x = 35,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,372.73/254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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