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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 382.37 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 382.37 and 92.61 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 382.37 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/382.37 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 382.37 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 35,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,410.82/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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