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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.80, 383.84 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.80, 383.84 and 93.46 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.80 : 383.84 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.80/383.84 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.80x = 383.84 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.80x = 35,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,873.69/255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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