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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.18, 354.27 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.18, 354.27 and 251.56 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.18 : 354.27 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.18/354.27 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.18x = 354.27 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.18x = 89,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,120.16/256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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