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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 384.66 and 64.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 384.66 and 64.06 is: 96.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 384.66 = 64.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/384.66 = 64.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 384.66 × 64.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 24,641.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641.32/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.09

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