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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.75, 384.60 and 201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.75, 384.60 and 201.80 is: 302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.75 : 384.60 = 201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.75/384.60 = 201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.75x = 384.60 × 201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.75x = 77,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,612.28/256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.29

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