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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 385.10 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 385.10 and 94.31 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 385.10 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/385.10 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 385.10 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 36,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,318.05/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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