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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.91, 383.86 and 63.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.91, 383.86 and 63.53 is: 95.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.91 : 383.86 = 63.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.91/383.86 = 63.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.91x = 383.86 × 63.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.91x = 24,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,387.59/255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.30

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