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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 384.72 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 384.72 and 94.13 is: 141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 384.72 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/384.72 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 384.72 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 36,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,213.69/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.15

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