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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 384.06 and 70.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 384.06 and 70.95 is: 106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 384.06 = 70.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/384.06 = 70.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 384.06 × 70.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 27,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248.11/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.42

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