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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 385.63 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 385.63 and 249.90 is: 375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 385.63 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/385.63 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 385.63 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 96,366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,366.87/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.35

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