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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 384.50 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 384.50 and 212.73 is: 319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 384.50 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/384.50 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 384.50 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 81,792.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,792.58/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.17

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