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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.98, 382.41 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.98, 382.41 and 92.70 is: 139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.98 : 382.41 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.98/382.41 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.98x = 382.41 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.98x = 35,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,449.41/254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.03

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