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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 353.97 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 353.97 and 201.51 is: 277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 353.97 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/353.97 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 353.97 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 71,328.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,328.49/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.69

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