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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 353.64 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 353.64 and 204.22 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 353.64 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/353.64 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 353.64 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 72,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,220.36/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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