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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.18, 382.86 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.18, 382.86 and 92.88 is: 139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.18 : 382.86 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.18/382.86 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.18x = 382.86 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.18x = 35,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,560.04/255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.35

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