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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 383.95 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 383.95 and 93.61 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 383.95 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/383.95 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 383.95 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 35,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,939.64/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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