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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.28, 382.96 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.28, 382.96 and 92.94 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.28 : 382.96 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.28/382.96 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.28x = 382.96 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.28x = 35,592.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,592.30/255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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