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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.45, 383.13 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.45, 383.13 and 93.14 is: 139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.45 : 383.13 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.45/383.13 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.45x = 383.13 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.45x = 35,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682.81/255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.69

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