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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 382.06 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 382.06 and 92.49 is: 138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 382.06 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/382.06 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 382.06 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 35,334.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,334.36/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.66

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