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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 384.82 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 384.82 and 94.25 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 384.82 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/384.82 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 384.82 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 36,267.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,267.13/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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