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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 385.08 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 385.08 and 94.44 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 385.08 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/385.08 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 385.08 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 36,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,366.96/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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