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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.71, 384.94 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.71, 384.94 and 94.35 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.71 : 384.94 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.71/384.94 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.71x = 384.94 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.71x = 36,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,319.09/256.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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