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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 384.33 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 384.33 and 127.89 is: 191.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 384.33 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/384.33 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 384.33 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 49,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,151.96/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.89

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