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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.70, 385.02 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.70, 385.02 and 74.06 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.70 : 385.02 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.70/385.02 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.70x = 385.02 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.70x = 28,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,514.58/256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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