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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.75, 383.53 and 91.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.75, 383.53 and 91.19 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.75 : 383.53 = 91.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.75/383.53 = 91.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.75x = 383.53 × 91.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.75x = 34,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,974.10/255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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