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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 383.92 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 383.92 and 188.04 is: 281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 383.92 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/383.92 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 383.92 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 72,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,192.32/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.61

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