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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.59, 384.63 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.59, 384.63 and 94.17 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.59 : 384.63 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.59/384.63 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.59x = 384.63 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.59x = 36,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,220.61/256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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