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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.11, 382.67 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.11, 382.67 and 92.80 is: 139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.11 : 382.67 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.11/382.67 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.11x = 382.67 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.11x = 35,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,509.92/255.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.19

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