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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.66, 383.48 and 63.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.66, 383.48 and 63.28 is: 94.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.66 : 383.48 = 63.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.66/383.48 = 63.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.66x = 383.48 × 63.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.66x = 24,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,267.37/255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.92

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