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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 383.92 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 383.92 and 91.44 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 383.92 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/383.92 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 383.92 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 35,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,105.64/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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