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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 383.63 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 383.63 and 251.93 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 383.63 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/383.63 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 383.63 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 96,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,647.91/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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