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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 384.69 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 384.69 and 73.83 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 384.69 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/384.69 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 384.69 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 28,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401.66/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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