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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.19, 384.44 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.19, 384.44 and 93.89 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.19 : 384.44 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.19/384.44 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.19x = 384.44 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.19x = 36,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,092.68/256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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