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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 385.02 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 385.02 and 92.22 is: 138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 385.02 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/385.02 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 385.02 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 35,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,506.54/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.23

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