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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.18, 384.13 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.18, 384.13 and 126.19 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.18 : 384.13 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.18/384.13 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.18x = 384.13 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.18x = 48,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,471.44/256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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