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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 383.14 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 383.14 and 93.08 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 383.14 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/383.14 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 383.14 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 35,662.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,662.67/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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