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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.64, 384.91 and 73.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.64, 384.91 and 73.99 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.64 : 384.91 = 73.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.64/384.91 = 73.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.64x = 384.91 × 73.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.64x = 28,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,479.12/256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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