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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 384.33 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 384.33 and 187.64 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 384.33 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/384.33 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 384.33 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 72,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,115.68/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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