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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 383.84 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 383.84 and 93.59 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 383.84 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/383.84 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 383.84 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 35,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,922.99/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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