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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.12, 384.30 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.12, 384.30 and 195.16 is: 292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.12 : 384.30 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.12/384.30 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.12x = 384.30 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.12x = 74,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,999.99/256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.83

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