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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 354.58 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 354.58 and 201.44 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 354.58 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/354.58 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 354.58 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 71,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,426.60/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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