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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 384.12 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 384.12 and 195.42 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 384.12 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/384.12 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 384.12 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 75,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,064.73/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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