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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 382.15 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 382.15 and 90.26 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 382.15 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/382.15 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 382.15 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 34,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,494.45/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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