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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.05, 383.95 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.05, 383.95 and 126.06 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.05 : 383.95 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.05/383.95 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.05x = 383.95 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.05x = 48,400.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,400.11/256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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