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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 384.32 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 384.32 and 94.01 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 384.32 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/384.32 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 384.32 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 36,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,131.84/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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