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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 382.45 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 382.45 and 92.60 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 382.45 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/382.45 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 382.45 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 35,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,414.15/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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