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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 384.08 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 384.08 and 73.43 is: 110.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 384.08 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/384.08 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 384.08 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 28,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202.15/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.13

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