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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.89, 385.02 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.89, 385.02 and 112.44 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.89 : 385.02 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.89/385.02 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.89x = 385.02 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.89x = 43,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,291.65/256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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