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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 383.46 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 383.46 and 127.50 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 383.46 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/383.46 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 383.46 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 48,891.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,891.15/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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