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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 385.26 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 385.26 and 249.88 is: 375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 385.26 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/385.26 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 385.26 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 96,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,268.77/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.52

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