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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.35, 353.43 and 200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.35, 353.43 and 200.99 is: 277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.35 : 353.43 = 200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.35/353.43 = 200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.35x = 353.43 × 200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.35x = 71,034.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,034.13/256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.10

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