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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 384.72 and 205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 384.72 and 205.06 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 384.72 = 205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/384.72 = 205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 384.72 × 205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 78,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,890.49/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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