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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 384 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 384 and 202.56 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 384 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/384 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 384 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 77,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,783.04/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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