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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 384.21 and 63.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 384.21 and 63.77 is: 95.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 384.21 = 63.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/384.21 = 63.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 384.21 × 63.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 24,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501.07/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.66

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