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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.05, 384.14 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.05, 384.14 and 73.44 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.05 : 384.14 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.05/384.14 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.05x = 384.14 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.05x = 28,210.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,210.87/256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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