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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 384 and 202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 384 and 202.09 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 384 = 202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/384 = 202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 384 × 202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 77,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,602.56/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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