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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.86, 383.70 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.86, 383.70 and 93.50 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.86 : 383.70 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.86/383.70 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.86x = 383.70 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.86x = 35,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,875.95/255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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