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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.40, 384.62 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.40, 384.62 and 126.47 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.40 : 384.62 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.40/384.62 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.40x = 384.62 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.40x = 48,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,640.34/256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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