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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 385.14 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 385.14 and 126.93 is: 190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 385.14 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/385.14 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 385.14 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 48,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,885.82/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.28

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