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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.19, 384.28 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.19, 384.28 and 73.58 is: 110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.19 : 384.28 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.19/384.28 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.19x = 384.28 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.19x = 28,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,273.22/256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.36

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