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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.64, 383.40 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.64, 383.40 and 251.78 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.64 : 383.40 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.64/383.40 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.64x = 383.40 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.64x = 96,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,530.54/256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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