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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 382.35 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 382.35 and 92.59 is: 138.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 382.35 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/382.35 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 382.35 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 35,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,401.79/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.86

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