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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.87, 384.95 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.87, 384.95 and 94.40 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.87 : 384.95 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.87/384.95 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.87x = 384.95 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.87x = 36,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,339.28/256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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