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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.72, 384.85 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.72, 384.85 and 94.37 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.72 : 384.85 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.72/384.85 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.72x = 384.85 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.72x = 36,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,316.49/256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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