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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.29, 382.97 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.29, 382.97 and 92.93 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.29 : 382.97 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.29/382.97 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.29x = 382.97 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.29x = 35,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,587.72/255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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