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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.21, 384.31 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.21, 384.31 and 93.87 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.21 : 384.31 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.21/384.31 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.21x = 384.31 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.21x = 36,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,075.30/256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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