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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.43, 384.60 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.43, 384.60 and 188.75 is: 283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.43 : 384.60 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.43/384.60 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.43x = 384.60 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.43x = 72,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,593.25/256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.09

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