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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 385.82 and 245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 385.82 and 245.87 is: 369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 385.82 = 245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/385.82 = 245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 385.82 × 245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 94,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,861.56/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.59

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