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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 384.72 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 384.72 and 94.11 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 384.72 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/384.72 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 384.72 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 36,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,206.00/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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