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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.68, 385.08 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.68, 385.08 and 209.04 is: 313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.68 : 385.08 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.68/385.08 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.68x = 385.08 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.68x = 80,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,497.12/256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.61

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