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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 384.48 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 384.48 and 94.12 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 384.48 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/384.48 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 384.48 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 36,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,187.26/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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