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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 384.67 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 384.67 and 73.88 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 384.67 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/384.67 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 384.67 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 28,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,419.42/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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