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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 354.66 and 201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 354.66 and 201.48 is: 278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 354.66 = 201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/354.66 = 201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 354.66 × 201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 71,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,456.90/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.19

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