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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.03, 383.97 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.03, 383.97 and 91.47 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.03 : 383.97 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.03/383.97 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.03x = 383.97 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.03x = 35,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,121.28/256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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