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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 384.84 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 384.84 and 92.04 is: 138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 384.84 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/384.84 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 384.84 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 35,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,420.67/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.06

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