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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 384.19 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 384.19 and 189.50 is: 284.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 384.19 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/384.19 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 384.19 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 72,804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,804.49/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.10

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