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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.07, 383.63 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.07, 383.63 and 208.28 is: 312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.07 : 383.63 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.07/383.63 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.07x = 383.63 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.07x = 79,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,902.46/256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.03

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