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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 383.38 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 383.38 and 93.23 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 383.38 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/383.38 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 383.38 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 35,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,744.49/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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