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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 383.90 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 383.90 and 93.88 is: 140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 383.90 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/383.90 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 383.90 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 36,040.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,040.53/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.74

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