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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.78, 385.21 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.78, 385.21 and 94.45 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.78 : 385.21 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.78/385.21 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.78x = 385.21 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.78x = 36,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,381.62/256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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