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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.71, 383.49 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.71, 383.49 and 93.39 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.71 : 383.49 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.71/383.49 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.71x = 383.49 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.71x = 35,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,814.13/255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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