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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.01, 383.78 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.01, 383.78 and 203.82 is: 305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.01 : 383.78 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.01/383.78 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.01x = 383.78 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.01x = 78,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,221.98/256.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.54

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