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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 384.05 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 384.05 and 93.58 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 384.05 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/384.05 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 384.05 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 35,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,938.67/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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