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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.41 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.41 and 94.58 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.41 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.41 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.41 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 36,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,450.15/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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