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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.63, 384.99 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.63, 384.99 and 94.54 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.63 : 384.99 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.63/384.99 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.63x = 384.99 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.63x = 36,396.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,396.95/256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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