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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 385.09 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 385.09 and 126.84 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 385.09 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/385.09 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 385.09 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 48,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,844.50/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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