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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 383.71 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 383.71 and 175.26 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 383.71 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/383.71 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 383.71 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 67,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,249.01/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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