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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 385.29 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 385.29 and 94.50 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 385.29 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/385.29 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 385.29 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 36,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,409.91/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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