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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 384.26 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 384.26 and 192.28 is: 288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 384.26 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/384.26 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 384.26 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 73,885.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,885.51/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.62

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