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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.12, 384.21 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.12, 384.21 and 73.50 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.12 : 384.21 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.12/384.21 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.12x = 384.21 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.12x = 28,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,238.36/256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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