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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.44 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.44 and 94.68 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.44 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.44 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.44 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 36,493.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,493.46/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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