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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 385.34 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 385.34 and 94.55 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 385.34 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/385.34 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 385.34 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 36,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,433.90/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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