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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 384.39 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 384.39 and 112.11 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 384.39 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/384.39 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 384.39 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 43,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,093.96/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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