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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 384.67 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 384.67 and 192.61 is: 288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 384.67 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/384.67 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 384.67 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 74,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,091.29/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.64

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