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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 384.71 and 64.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 384.71 and 64.10 is: 96.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 384.71 = 64.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/384.71 = 64.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 384.71 × 64.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 24,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,659.91/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.15

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