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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.05, 381.89 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.05, 381.89 and 246.87 is: 368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.05 : 381.89 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.05/381.89 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.05x = 381.89 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.05x = 94,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,277.80/256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.20

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