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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.17, 353.91 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.17, 353.91 and 204.10 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.17 : 353.91 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.17/353.91 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.17x = 353.91 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.17x = 72,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,233.03/256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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