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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 384.54 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 384.54 and 73.76 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 384.54 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/384.54 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 384.54 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 28,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364.45/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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