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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 385.14 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 385.14 and 210.96 is: 316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 385.14 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/385.14 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 385.14 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 81,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,249.13/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.39

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