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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.75, 385.29 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.75, 385.29 and 94.43 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.75 : 385.29 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.75/385.29 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.75x = 385.29 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.75x = 36,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,383.90/256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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