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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.81, 384.05 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.81, 384.05 and 191.86 is: 286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.81 : 384.05 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.81/384.05 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.81x = 384.05 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.81x = 73,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,683.83/256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.92

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