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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.33, 384.38 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.33, 384.38 and 94.01 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.33 : 384.38 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.33/384.38 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.33x = 384.38 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.33x = 36,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,135.09/256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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