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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.58, 384.86 and 73.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.58, 384.86 and 73.97 is: 110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.58 : 384.86 = 73.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.58/384.86 = 73.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.58x = 384.86 × 73.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.58x = 28,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,465.80/256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.95

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