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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.10, 352.92 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.10, 352.92 and 200.84 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.10 : 352.92 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.10/352.92 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.10x = 352.92 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.10x = 70,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,880.45/256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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