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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 383.67 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 383.67 and 187.61 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 383.67 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/383.67 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 383.67 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 71,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,981.29/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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