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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.01, 382.34 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.01, 382.34 and 92.67 is: 138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.01 : 382.34 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.01/382.34 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.01x = 382.34 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.01x = 35,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,431.68/255.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.94

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