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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 383.92 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 383.92 and 93.64 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 383.92 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/383.92 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 383.92 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 35,950.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,950.27/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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