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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.58, 384.64 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.58, 384.64 and 94.23 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.58 : 384.64 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.58/384.64 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.58x = 384.64 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.58x = 36,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,244.39/256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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