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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 385.07 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 385.07 and 94.37 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 385.07 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/385.07 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 385.07 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 36,336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,336.66/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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