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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 384.30 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 384.30 and 192.04 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 384.30 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/384.30 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 384.30 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 73,800.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,800.97/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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