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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 353.81 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 353.81 and 203.96 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 353.81 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/353.81 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 353.81 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 72,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,160.30/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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