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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.97, 383.86 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.97, 383.86 and 93.61 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.97 : 383.86 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.97/383.86 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.97x = 383.86 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.97x = 35,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933.13/255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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