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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.68, 384.66 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.68, 384.66 and 128.16 is: 192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.68 : 384.66 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.68/384.66 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.68x = 384.66 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.68x = 49,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298.03/256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.06

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