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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 353.88 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 353.88 and 210.06 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 353.88 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/353.88 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 353.88 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 74,336.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,336.03/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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