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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.19, 382.94 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.19, 382.94 and 92.88 is: 139.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.19 : 382.94 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.19/382.94 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.19x = 382.94 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.19x = 35,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,568.44/255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.38

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