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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.07, 354.86 and 251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.07, 354.86 and 251.21 is: 348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.07 : 354.86 = 251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.07/354.86 = 251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.07x = 354.86 × 251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.07x = 89,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,141.35/256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.12

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