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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 384.30 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 384.30 and 202.02 is: 302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 384.30 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/384.30 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 384.30 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 77,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,636.29/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.39

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