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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 383.50 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 383.50 and 93.26 is: 139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 383.50 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/383.50 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 383.50 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 35,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,765.94/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.95

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