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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 382.30 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 382.30 and 92.54 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 382.30 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/382.30 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 382.30 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 35,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,378.04/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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