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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 384.97 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 384.97 and 126.64 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 384.97 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/384.97 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 384.97 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 48,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,751.32/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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