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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.51, 354.26 and 253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.51, 354.26 and 253.09 is: 349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.51 : 354.26 = 253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.51/354.26 = 253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.51x = 354.26 × 253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.51x = 89,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,659.66/256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.54

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