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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.66, 383.49 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.66, 383.49 and 93.23 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.66 : 383.49 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.66/383.49 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.66x = 383.49 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.66x = 35,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,752.77/255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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