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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.94, 384.06 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.94, 384.06 and 93.64 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.94 : 384.06 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.94/384.06 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.94x = 384.06 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.94x = 35,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,961.46/255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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