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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 384.59 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 384.59 and 73.83 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 384.59 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/384.59 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 384.59 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 28,394.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,394.28/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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