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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.70, 383.46 and 93.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.70, 383.46 and 93.34 is: 139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.70 : 383.46 = 93.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.70/383.46 = 93.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.70x = 383.46 × 93.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.70x = 35,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,792.16/255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.98

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