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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.33, 382.99 and 62.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.33, 382.99 and 62.95 is: 94.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.33 : 382.99 = 62.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.33/382.99 = 62.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.33x = 382.99 × 62.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.33x = 24,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,110.61/255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.43

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