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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 385.00 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 385.00 and 74.03 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 385.00 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/385.00 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 385.00 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 28,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,501.88/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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