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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.39, 353.40 and 251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.39, 353.40 and 251.53 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.39 : 353.40 = 251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.39/353.40 = 251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.39x = 353.40 × 251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.39x = 88,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,890.70/256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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