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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.10, 384.75 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.10, 384.75 and 239.09 is: 359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.10 : 384.75 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.10/384.75 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.10x = 384.75 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.10x = 91,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,987.95/256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.19

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