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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.25, 384.44 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.25, 384.44 and 94.07 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.25 : 384.44 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.25/384.44 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.25x = 384.44 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.25x = 36,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,161.88/256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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