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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.25, 383.94 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.25, 383.94 and 126.32 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.25 : 383.94 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.25/383.94 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.25x = 383.94 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.25x = 48,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,497.38/256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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