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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.92, 1,206 and 256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.92, 1,206 and 256.12 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.92 : 1,206 = 256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.92/1,206 = 256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.92x = 1,206 × 256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.92x = 308,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,880.72/803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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