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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 384.93 and 92.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 384.93 and 92.11 is: 138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 384.93 = 92.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/384.93 = 92.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 384.93 × 92.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 35,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,455.90/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.17

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