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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 384.04 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 384.04 and 126.06 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 384.04 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/384.04 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 384.04 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 48,412.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,412.08/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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