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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.90, 385.33 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.90, 385.33 and 74.29 is: 111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.90 : 385.33 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.90/385.33 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.90x = 385.33 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.90x = 28,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,626.17/256.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.43

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