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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.39, 384.59 and 64.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.39, 384.59 and 64.02 is: 96.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.39 : 384.59 = 64.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.39/384.59 = 64.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.39x = 384.59 × 64.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.39x = 24,621.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,621.45/256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.03

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