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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.89, 385.34 and 64.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.89, 385.34 and 64.51 is: 96.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.89 : 385.34 = 64.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.89/385.34 = 64.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.89x = 385.34 × 64.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.89x = 24,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,858.28/256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.77

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