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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.81, 383.77 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.81, 383.77 and 93.49 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.81 : 383.77 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.81/383.77 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.81x = 383.77 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.81x = 35,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,879.62/255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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