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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.78, 385.16 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.78, 385.16 and 94.40 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.78 : 385.16 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.78/385.16 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.78x = 385.16 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.78x = 36,359.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,359.10/256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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