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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 383.89 and 210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 383.89 and 210.57 is: 315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 383.89 = 210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/383.89 = 210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 383.89 × 210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 80,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,835.72/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.60

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