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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.53, 383.29 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.53, 383.29 and 93.19 is: 139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.53 : 383.29 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.53/383.29 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.53x = 383.29 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.53x = 35,717.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,717.60/255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.78

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