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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.35, 384.54 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.35, 384.54 and 93.99 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.35 : 384.54 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.35/384.54 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.35x = 384.54 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.35x = 36,142.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,142.91/256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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