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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 382.95 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 382.95 and 92.89 is: 139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 382.95 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/382.95 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 382.95 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 35,572.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,572.23/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.34

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