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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.89, 382.41 and 92.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.89, 382.41 and 92.57 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.89 : 382.41 = 92.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.89/382.41 = 92.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.89x = 382.41 × 92.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.89x = 35,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,399.69/254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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