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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 385.38 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 385.38 and 94.58 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 385.38 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/385.38 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 385.38 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 36,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,449.24/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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