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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 384.30 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 384.30 and 204.78 is: 307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 384.30 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/384.30 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 384.30 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 78,696.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,696.95/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.10

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