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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.67, 383.57 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.67, 383.57 and 93.40 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.67 : 383.57 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.67/383.57 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.67x = 383.57 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.67x = 35,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,825.44/255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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