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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.12, 383.81 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.12, 383.81 and 93.71 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.12 : 383.81 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.12/383.81 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.12x = 383.81 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.12x = 35,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,968.03/256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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