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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 354.04 and 201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 354.04 and 201.05 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 354.04 = 201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/354.04 = 201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 354.04 × 201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 71,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,177.97/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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