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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 384.93 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 384.93 and 74.01 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 384.93 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/384.93 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 384.93 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 28,488.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,488.67/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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