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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 382.41 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 382.41 and 90.46 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 382.41 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/382.41 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 382.41 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 34,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591.36/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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