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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.78, 384.74 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.78, 384.74 and 126.61 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.78 : 384.74 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.78/384.74 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.78x = 384.74 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.78x = 48,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,710.81/256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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