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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.49, 384.80 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.49, 384.80 and 73.90 is: 110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.49 : 384.80 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.49/384.80 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.49x = 384.80 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.49x = 28,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,434.80/256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.86

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