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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.72, 385.04 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.72, 385.04 and 74.10 is: 111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.72 : 385.04 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.72/385.04 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.72x = 385.04 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.72x = 28,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531.46/256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.14

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