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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 354.27 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 354.27 and 207.72 is: 286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 354.27 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/354.27 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 354.27 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 73,588.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,588.96/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.90

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