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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.29, 384.43 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.29, 384.43 and 73.68 is: 110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 384.43 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/384.43 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 384.43 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 28,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326.26/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.52

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