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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 384.08 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 384.08 and 85.04 is: 127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 384.08 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/384.08 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 384.08 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 32,662.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,662.16/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.59

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