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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 384.83 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 384.83 and 73.96 is: 110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 384.83 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/384.83 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 384.83 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 28,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,462.50/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.91

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