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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 383.01 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 383.01 and 90.82 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 383.01 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/383.01 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 383.01 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 34,784.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,784.97/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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