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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.34, 351.44 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.34, 351.44 and 251.72 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.34 : 351.44 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.34/351.44 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.34x = 351.44 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.34x = 88,463.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,463.22/256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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