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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 384.67 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 384.67 and 94.25 is: 141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 384.67 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/384.67 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 384.67 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 36,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,255.15/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.29

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