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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.46, 384.71 and 73.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.46, 384.71 and 73.85 is: 110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.46 : 384.71 = 73.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.46/384.71 = 73.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.46x = 384.71 × 73.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.46x = 28,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,408.54/256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.77

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