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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 384.45 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 384.45 and 200.60 is: 300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 384.45 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/384.45 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 384.45 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 77,120.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,120.67/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.36

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