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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,410.20 and 256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,410.20 and 256.12 is: 384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,410.20 = 256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,410.20 = 256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,410.20 × 256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 361,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,180.42/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.19

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