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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 353.94 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 353.94 and 253.40 is: 349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 353.94 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/353.94 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 353.94 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 89,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,688.40/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.96

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