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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 384.19 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 384.19 and 82.74 is: 124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 384.19 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/384.19 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 384.19 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 31,787.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,787.42/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.11

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