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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.60, 384.07 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.60, 384.07 and 188.11 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.60 : 384.07 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.60/384.07 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.60x = 384.07 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.60x = 72,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,246.94/256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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