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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 353.43 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 353.43 and 200.76 is: 277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 353.43 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/353.43 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 353.43 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 70,954.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,954.61/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.00

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