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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 384.63 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 384.63 and 94.11 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 384.63 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/384.63 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 384.63 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 36,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,197.53/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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