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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 385.56 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 385.56 and 83.73 is: 125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 385.56 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/385.56 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 385.56 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 32,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284.38/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.65

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