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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.45, 383.19 and 93.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.45, 383.19 and 93.13 is: 139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.45 : 383.19 = 93.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.45/383.19 = 93.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.45x = 383.19 × 93.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.45x = 35,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,686.48/255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.70

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