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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 384.77 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 384.77 and 94.27 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 384.77 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/384.77 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 384.77 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 36,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,272.27/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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