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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 385.01 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 385.01 and 94.38 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 385.01 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/385.01 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 385.01 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 36,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,337.24/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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