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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 384.18 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 384.18 and 73.52 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 384.18 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/384.18 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 384.18 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 28,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,244.91/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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