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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 384.66 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 384.66 and 94.16 is: 141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 384.66 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/384.66 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 384.66 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 36,219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,219.59/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.15

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