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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.68, 384.87 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.68, 384.87 and 92.07 is: 138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.68 : 384.87 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.68/384.87 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.68x = 384.87 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.68x = 35,434.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,434.98/256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.05

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