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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.81, 385.38 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.81, 385.38 and 94.51 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.81 : 385.38 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.81/385.38 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.81x = 385.38 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.81x = 36,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,422.26/256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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