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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.03, 384.06 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.03, 384.06 and 73.42 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.03 : 384.06 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.03/384.06 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.03x = 384.06 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.03x = 28,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198.75/256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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