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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 383.01 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 383.01 and 90.81 is: 136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 383.01 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/383.01 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 383.01 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 34,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,781.14/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.22

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