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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 383.94 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 383.94 and 91.44 is: 137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 383.94 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/383.94 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 383.94 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 35,107.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,107.47/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.16

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