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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 384.10 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 384.10 and 188 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 384.10 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/384.10 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 384.10 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 72,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,210.80/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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