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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 383.94 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 383.94 and 93.66 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 383.94 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/383.94 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 383.94 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 35,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,958.38/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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