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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.23, 383.73 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.23, 383.73 and 251.78 is: 377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.23 : 383.73 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.23/383.73 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.23x = 383.73 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.23x = 96,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,613.62/256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.06

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