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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.12, 383.84 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.12, 383.84 and 249.72 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.12 : 383.84 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.12/383.84 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.12x = 383.84 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.12x = 95,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,852.52/256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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