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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.19, 1,425.12 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.19, 1,425.12 and 256.88 is: 385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.19 : 1,425.12 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.19/1,425.12 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.19x = 1,425.12 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.19x = 366,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,077.70/950.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.27

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