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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.91, 382.34 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.91, 382.34 and 92.58 is: 138.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.91 : 382.34 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.91/382.34 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.91x = 382.34 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.91x = 35,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396.57/254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.86

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