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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 385.22 and 126.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 385.22 and 126.99 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 385.22 = 126.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/385.22 = 126.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 385.22 × 126.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 48,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,919.41/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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