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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.59, 383.03 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.59, 383.03 and 93.11 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.59 : 383.03 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.59/383.03 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.59x = 383.03 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.59x = 35,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,663.92/255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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