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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.81, 384.79 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.81, 384.79 and 188.36 is: 282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.81 : 384.79 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.81/384.79 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.81x = 384.79 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.81x = 72,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,479.04/256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.23

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