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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 382.18 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 382.18 and 92.44 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 382.18 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/382.18 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 382.18 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 35,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,328.72/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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