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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 382.61 and 62.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 382.61 and 62.70 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 382.61 = 62.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/382.61 = 62.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 382.61 × 62.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 23,990.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,990.36/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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