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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 354.02 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 354.02 and 204.16 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 354.02 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/354.02 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 354.02 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 72,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,276.72/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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