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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.94, 383.97 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.94, 383.97 and 93.63 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.94 : 383.97 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.94/383.97 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.94x = 383.97 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.94x = 35,951.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,951.11/255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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