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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.53, 384.80 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.53, 384.80 and 94.22 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.53 : 384.80 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.53/384.80 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.53x = 384.80 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.53x = 36,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,253.46/256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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