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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.27, 382.92 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.27, 382.92 and 92.95 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.27 : 382.92 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.27/382.92 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.27x = 382.92 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.27x = 35,592.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,592.41/255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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