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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 382.52 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 382.52 and 92.70 is: 139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 382.52 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/382.52 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 382.52 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 35,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,459.60/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.04

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