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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 383.39 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 383.39 and 93.22 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 383.39 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/383.39 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 383.39 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 35,739.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,739.62/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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