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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 384.93 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 384.93 and 94.40 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 384.93 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/384.93 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 384.93 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 36,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,335.00/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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