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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.41, 353.64 and 201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.41, 353.64 and 201.33 is: 277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.41 : 353.64 = 201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.41/353.64 = 201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.41x = 353.64 × 201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.41x = 71,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,198.34/256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.67

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