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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.01, 382.60 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.01, 382.60 and 90.52 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.01 : 382.60 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.01/382.60 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.01x = 382.60 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.01x = 34,631.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,631.85/255.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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