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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 383.88 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 383.88 and 126.08 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 383.88 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/383.88 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 383.88 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 48,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,399.59/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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