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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 384.63 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 384.63 and 73.81 is: 110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 384.63 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/384.63 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 384.63 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 28,388.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,388.58/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.71

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