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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 354.24 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 354.24 and 204.96 is: 282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 354.24 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/354.24 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 354.24 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 72,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,605.03/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.99

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