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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.57, 383.11 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.57, 383.11 and 93.21 is: 139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.57 : 383.11 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.57/383.11 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.57x = 383.11 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.57x = 35,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,709.68/255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.73

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