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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 382.64 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 382.64 and 98.96 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 382.64 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/382.64 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 382.64 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 37,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,866.05/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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