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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.68, 385.09 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.68, 385.09 and 74.08 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.68 : 385.09 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.68/385.09 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.68x = 385.09 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.68x = 28,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,525.17/256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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