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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 384.22 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 384.22 and 128.04 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 384.22 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/384.22 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 384.22 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 49,195.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,195.53/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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