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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.67, 383.60 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.67, 383.60 and 91.15 is: 136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.67 : 383.60 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.67/383.60 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.67x = 383.60 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.67x = 34,964.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,964.41/255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.76

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