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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.59, 383.07 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.59, 383.07 and 93.18 is: 139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.59 : 383.07 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.59/383.07 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.59x = 383.07 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.59x = 35,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,694.46/255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.66

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