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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.70, 354.09 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.70, 354.09 and 201.35 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.70 : 354.09 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.70/354.09 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.70x = 354.09 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.70x = 71,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,296.02/256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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