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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 384.56 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 384.56 and 188.12 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 384.56 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/384.56 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 384.56 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 72,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,344.15/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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