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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.49, 383.23 and 63.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.49, 383.23 and 63.11 is: 94.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.49 : 383.23 = 63.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.49/383.23 = 63.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.49x = 383.23 × 63.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.49x = 24,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,186.76/255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.67

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