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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 384.82 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 384.82 and 188.92 is: 282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 384.82 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/384.82 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 384.82 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 72,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,700.19/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.92

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