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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.51, 353.64 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.51, 353.64 and 204.23 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.51 : 353.64 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.51/353.64 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.51x = 353.64 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.51x = 72,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,223.90/256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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