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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 384.19 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 384.19 and 73.49 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 384.19 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/384.19 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 384.19 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 28,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232.02/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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