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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.27 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.27 and 74.23 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.27 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.27 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.27 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 28,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,596.29/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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