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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.32, 383.13 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.32, 383.13 and 93.01 is: 139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.32 : 383.13 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.32/383.13 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.32x = 383.13 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.32x = 35,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,634.46/255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.57

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