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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.05, 383.97 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.05, 383.97 and 93.64 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.05 : 383.97 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.05/383.97 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.05x = 383.97 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.05x = 35,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,954.95/256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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