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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.79, 353.99 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.79, 353.99 and 204.35 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.79 : 353.99 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.79/353.99 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.79x = 353.99 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.79x = 72,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,339.95/256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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