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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 384.90 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 384.90 and 126.51 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 384.90 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/384.90 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 384.90 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 48,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,693.70/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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