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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.59, 384.76 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.59, 384.76 and 92.04 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.59 : 384.76 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.59/384.76 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.59x = 384.76 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.59x = 35,413.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,413.31/256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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