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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 386.10 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 386.10 and 243.90 is: 366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 386.10 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/386.10 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 386.10 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 94,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,169.79/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.62

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