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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.87, 382.30 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.87, 382.30 and 92.53 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.87 : 382.30 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.87/382.30 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.87x = 382.30 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.87x = 35,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,374.99/254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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