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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 383.09 and 63.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 383.09 and 63.02 is: 94.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 383.09 = 63.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/383.09 = 63.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 383.09 × 63.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 24,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142.33/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.53

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