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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 384.96 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 384.96 and 126.92 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 384.96 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/384.96 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 384.96 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 48,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,859.12/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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