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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.43, 384.71 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.43, 384.71 and 94.16 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.43 : 384.71 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.43/384.71 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.43x = 384.71 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.43x = 36,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,224.29/256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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