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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.33, 384.44 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.33, 384.44 and 94.03 is: 141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.33 : 384.44 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.33/384.44 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.33x = 384.44 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.33x = 36,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,147.46/256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.02

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