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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 383.16 and 63.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 383.16 and 63.07 is: 94.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 383.16 = 63.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/383.16 = 63.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 383.16 × 63.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 24,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,163.99/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.60

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