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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.57, 384.76 and 92.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.57, 384.76 and 92.00 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.57 : 384.76 = 92.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.57/384.76 = 92.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.57x = 384.76 × 92.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.57x = 35,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396.83/256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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