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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 353.67 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 353.67 and 201.15 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 353.67 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/353.67 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 353.67 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 71,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,140.72/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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