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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 382.38 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 382.38 and 92.64 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 382.38 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/382.38 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 382.38 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 35,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,423.68/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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