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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.03, 384.22 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.03, 384.22 and 93.72 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.03 : 384.22 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.03/384.22 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.03x = 384.22 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.03x = 36,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,008.50/256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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