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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.46, 383.24 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.46, 383.24 and 93.12 is: 139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.46 : 383.24 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.46/383.24 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.46x = 383.24 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.46x = 35,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,687.31/255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.70

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