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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.53, 383.30 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.53, 383.30 and 93.20 is: 139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.53 : 383.30 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.53/383.30 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.53x = 383.30 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.53x = 35,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,721.18/255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.80

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