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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 383.97 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 383.97 and 73.41 is: 110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 383.97 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/383.97 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 383.97 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 28,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,187.24/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.10

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