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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.03, 382.55 and 62.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.03, 382.55 and 62.66 is: 93.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.03 : 382.55 = 62.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.03/382.55 = 62.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.03x = 382.55 × 62.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.03x = 23,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,968.36/255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.98

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