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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.65, 383.63 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.65, 383.63 and 93.33 is: 140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.65 : 383.63 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.65/383.63 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.65x = 383.63 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.65x = 35,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,803.72/255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.05

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