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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 384.95 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 384.95 and 94.37 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 384.95 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/384.95 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 384.95 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 36,326.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,326.04/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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