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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.05, 384.11 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.05, 384.11 and 73.47 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.05 : 384.11 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.05/384.11 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.05x = 384.11 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.05x = 28,220.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220.19/256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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