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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.64, 384.96 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.64, 384.96 and 85.60 is: 128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.64 : 384.96 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.64/384.96 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.64x = 384.96 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.64x = 32,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,952.58/256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.40

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