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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.70, 354.13 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.70, 354.13 and 207.54 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.70 : 354.13 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.70/354.13 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.70x = 354.13 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.70x = 73,496.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,496.14/256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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