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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 383.99 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 383.99 and 93.83 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 383.99 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/383.99 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 383.99 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 36,027.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,027.39/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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