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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.12, 383.94 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.12, 383.94 and 85 is: 127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.12 : 383.94 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.12/383.94 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.12x = 383.94 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.12x = 32,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,634.90/256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.42

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