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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.99, 384.02 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.99, 384.02 and 93.66 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.99 : 384.02 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.99/384.02 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.99x = 384.02 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.99x = 35,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,965.49/255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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