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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.34, 384.23 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.34, 384.23 and 128.10 is: 192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.34 : 384.23 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.34/384.23 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.34x = 384.23 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.34x = 49,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,219.86/256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.01

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