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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 384.30 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 384.30 and 126.20 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 384.30 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/384.30 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 384.30 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 48,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,498.66/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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