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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.68, 384.39 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.68, 384.39 and 205.20 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.68 : 384.39 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.68/384.39 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.68x = 384.39 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.68x = 78,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,876.83/256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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