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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.07, 382.54 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.07, 382.54 and 92.87 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.07 : 382.54 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.07/382.54 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.07x = 382.54 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.07x = 35,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,526.49/255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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