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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 382.83 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 382.83 and 93.03 is: 139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 382.83 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/382.83 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 382.83 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 35,614.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,614.67/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.46

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