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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.99, 385.53 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.99, 385.53 and 92.48 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.99 : 385.53 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.99/385.53 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.99x = 385.53 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.99x = 35,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,653.81/256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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