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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.27, 384.60 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.27, 384.60 and 187.97 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.27 : 384.60 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.27/384.60 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.27x = 384.60 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.27x = 72,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,293.92/256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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