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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.10, 383.72 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.10, 383.72 and 246.11 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.10 : 383.72 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.10/383.72 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.10x = 383.72 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.10x = 94,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,434.18/256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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