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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 384.35 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 384.35 and 126.19 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 384.35 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/384.35 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 384.35 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 48,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,500.98/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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