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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.57, 383.29 and 93.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.57, 383.29 and 93.37 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.57 : 383.29 = 93.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.57/383.29 = 93.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.57x = 383.29 × 93.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.57x = 35,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,787.32/255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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