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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 385.51 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 385.51 and 94.65 is: 142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 385.51 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/385.51 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 385.51 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 36,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,488.52/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.02

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