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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 383.81 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 383.81 and 93.53 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 383.81 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/383.81 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 383.81 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 35,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,898.24/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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