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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.46 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.46 and 92.61 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.46 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.46 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.46 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 35,419.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,419.16/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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