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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 383.03 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 383.03 and 93.02 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 383.03 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/383.03 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 383.03 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 35,630.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,630.65/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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