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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.82, 384.62 and 249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.82, 384.62 and 249.53 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.82 : 384.62 = 249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.82/384.62 = 249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.82x = 384.62 × 249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.82x = 95,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,971.06/256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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