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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 384.46 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 384.46 and 73.67 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 384.46 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/384.46 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 384.46 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 28,324.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,324.31/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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