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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.16, 382.73 and 62.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.16, 382.73 and 62.78 is: 94.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.16 : 382.73 = 62.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.16/382.73 = 62.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.16x = 382.73 × 62.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.16x = 24,027.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,027.48/255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.17

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