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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 383.91 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 383.91 and 93.63 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 383.91 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/383.91 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 383.91 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 35,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,945.49/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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