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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 384.13 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 384.13 and 91.57 is: 137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 384.13 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/384.13 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 384.13 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 35,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,174.78/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.29

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