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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 383.99 and 73.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 383.99 and 73.39 is: 110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 383.99 = 73.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/383.99 = 73.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 383.99 × 73.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 28,181.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,181.03/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.08

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