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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.64, 384.88 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.64, 384.88 and 94.29 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.64 : 384.88 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.64/384.88 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.64x = 384.88 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.64x = 36,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,290.34/256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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