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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 383.95 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 383.95 and 73.43 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 383.95 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/383.95 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 383.95 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 28,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193.45/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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