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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 384.09 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 384.09 and 93.75 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 384.09 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/384.09 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 384.09 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 36,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,008.44/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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