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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.17, 383.97 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.17, 383.97 and 126.02 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.17 : 383.97 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.17/383.97 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.17x = 383.97 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.17x = 48,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,386.45/256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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