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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.28 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.28 and 94.53 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.28 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.28 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.28 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 36,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,420.05/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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