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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.20 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.20 and 92.46 is: 138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.20 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.20 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.20 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 35,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,338.21/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.65

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