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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 384.05 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 384.05 and 126.03 is: 189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 384.05 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/384.05 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 384.05 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 48,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,400.34/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.02

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