Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.78, 385.17 and 64.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 256.78, 385.17 and 64.41 is: 96.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256.78 : 385.17 = 64.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256.78/385.17 = 64.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256.78x = 385.17 × 64.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256.78x = 24,807.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,807.48/256.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96.61
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