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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.35, 384.36 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.35, 384.36 and 187.77 is: 281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.35 : 384.36 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.35/384.36 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.35x = 384.36 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.35x = 72,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,171.28/256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.53

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