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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 382.10 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 382.10 and 92.45 is: 138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 382.10 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/382.10 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 382.10 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 35,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,322.77/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.63

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