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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 383.91 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 383.91 and 109.89 is: 164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 383.91 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/383.91 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 383.91 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 42,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,186.50/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.76

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