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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.98, 385.54 and 74.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.98, 385.54 and 74.39 is: 111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.98 : 385.54 = 74.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.98/385.54 = 74.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.98x = 385.54 × 74.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.98x = 28,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680.32/256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.61

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