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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 384.38 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 384.38 and 111.94 is: 167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 384.38 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/384.38 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 384.38 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 43,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,026.40/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.86

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