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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 384.44 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 384.44 and 91.79 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 384.44 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/384.44 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 384.44 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 35,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,286.09/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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