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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 353.61 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 353.61 and 210.02 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 353.61 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/353.61 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 353.61 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 74,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,263.40/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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