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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 383.08 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 383.08 and 93.12 is: 139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 383.08 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/383.08 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 383.08 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 35,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,672.41/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.61

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