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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 382.96 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 382.96 and 92.99 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 382.96 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/382.96 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 382.96 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 35,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,610.25/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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