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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.76, 383.84 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.76, 383.84 and 93.55 is: 140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.76 : 383.84 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.76/383.84 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.76x = 383.84 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.76x = 35,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,908.23/255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.40

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