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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 381.99 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 381.99 and 92.46 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 381.99 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/381.99 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 381.99 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 35,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,318.80/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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