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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 385.44 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 385.44 and 128.32 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 385.44 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/385.44 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 385.44 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 49,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,459.66/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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