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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 384.06 and 82.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 384.06 and 82.67 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 384.06 = 82.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/384.06 = 82.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 384.06 × 82.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 31,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,750.24/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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