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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.25, 384.21 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.25, 384.21 and 126.24 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.25 : 384.21 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.25/384.21 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.25x = 384.21 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.25x = 48,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,502.67/256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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