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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.64, 385.00 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.64, 385.00 and 94.29 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.64 : 385.00 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.64/385.00 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.64x = 385.00 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.64x = 36,301.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,301.58/256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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