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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 383.15 and 92.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 383.15 and 92.98 is: 139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 383.15 = 92.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/383.15 = 92.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 383.15 × 92.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 35,625.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,625.29/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.49

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