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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.31, 384.52 and 94.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.31, 384.52 and 94.00 is: 141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.31 : 384.52 = 94.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.31/384.52 = 94.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.31x = 384.52 × 94.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.31x = 36,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,142.96/256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.01

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