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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 382.58 and 92.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 382.58 and 92.69 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 382.58 = 92.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/382.58 = 92.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 382.58 × 92.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 35,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,458.96/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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