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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 384.85 and 64.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 384.85 and 64.19 is: 96.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 384.85 = 64.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/384.85 = 64.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 384.85 × 64.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 24,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,703.52/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.29

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