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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.29, 384.60 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.29, 384.60 and 93.96 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 384.60 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/384.60 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 384.60 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 36,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,137.02/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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