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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.01, 383.34 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.01, 383.34 and 175.01 is: 262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.01 : 383.34 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.01/383.34 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.01x = 383.34 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.01x = 67,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,088.33/256.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.05

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