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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 385.03 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 385.03 and 74.08 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 385.03 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/385.03 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 385.03 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 28,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,523.02/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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