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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 384.16 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 384.16 and 104 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 384.16 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/384.16 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 384.16 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 39,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,952.64/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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