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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.77, 383.65 and 63.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.77, 383.65 and 63.39 is: 95.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.77 : 383.65 = 63.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.77/383.65 = 63.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.77x = 383.65 × 63.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.77x = 24,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,320.37/255.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.09

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