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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 384.27 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 384.27 and 109.98 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 384.27 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/384.27 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 384.27 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 42,262.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,262.01/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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