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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 384 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 384 and 184.32 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 384 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/384 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 384 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 70,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,778.88/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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