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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 383.34 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 383.34 and 93.12 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 383.34 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/383.34 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 383.34 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 35,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,696.62/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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