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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 383.43 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 383.43 and 207.56 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 383.43 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/383.43 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 383.43 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 79,586.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,586.47/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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