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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 384.28 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 384.28 and 202.14 is: 302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 384.28 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/384.28 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 384.28 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 77,678.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,678.36/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.98

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