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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 383.98 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 383.98 and 73.44 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 383.98 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/383.98 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 383.98 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 28,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,199.49/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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