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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 382.28 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 382.28 and 92.50 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 382.28 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/382.28 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 382.28 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 35,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,360.90/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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