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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.03, 382.40 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.03, 382.40 and 92.63 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.03 : 382.40 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.03/382.40 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.03x = 382.40 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.03x = 35,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,419.34/255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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