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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 382.14 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 382.14 and 92.48 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 382.14 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/382.14 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 382.14 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 35,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,338.40/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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