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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 385.86 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 385.86 and 250.63 is: 376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 385.86 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/385.86 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 385.86 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 96,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,706.16/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.63

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