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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.91, 383.76 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.91, 383.76 and 93.55 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.91 : 383.76 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.91/383.76 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.91x = 383.76 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.91x = 35,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,900.28/255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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