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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 383.61 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 383.61 and 93.38 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 383.61 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/383.61 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 383.61 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 35,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,821.50/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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