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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 383.79 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 383.79 and 116.92 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 383.79 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/383.79 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 383.79 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 44,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,872.99/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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