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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 354.54 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 354.54 and 210.56 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 354.54 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/354.54 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 354.54 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 74,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,650.96/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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