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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 354.22 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 354.22 and 204.26 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 354.22 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/354.22 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 354.22 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 72,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,352.98/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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