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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 353.30 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 353.30 and 209.52 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 353.30 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/353.30 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 353.30 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 74,022.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,022.37/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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