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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.59, 384.89 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.59, 384.89 and 85.59 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.59 : 384.89 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.59/384.89 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.59x = 384.89 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.59x = 32,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,942.31/256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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