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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.78 : 385.17 = 64.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.78/385.17 = 64.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.78x = 385.17 × 64.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.78x = 24,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,807.48/256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.61

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