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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 383.28 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 383.28 and 201.52 is: 301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 383.28 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/383.28 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 383.28 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 77,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,238.59/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.64

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