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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 382.32 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 382.32 and 92.58 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 382.32 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/382.32 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 382.32 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 35,393.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,393.75/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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