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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.07, 383.82 and 109.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.07, 383.82 and 109.75 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.07 : 383.82 = 109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.07/383.82 = 109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.07x = 383.82 × 109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.07x = 42,123.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,123.59/256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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