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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 382.66 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 382.66 and 92.77 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 382.66 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/382.66 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 382.66 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 35,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,498.18/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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