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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 384.23 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 384.23 and 191.98 is: 287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 384.23 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/384.23 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 384.23 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 73,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,764.48/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.09

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