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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.82, 384.63 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.82, 384.63 and 126.58 is: 189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.82 : 384.63 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.82/384.63 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.82x = 384.63 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.82x = 48,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,686.47/256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.57

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