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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 384.74 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 384.74 and 91.98 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 384.74 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/384.74 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 384.74 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 35,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,390.06/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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