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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.87, 354.93 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.87, 354.93 and 202.04 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.87 : 354.93 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.87/354.93 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.87x = 354.93 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.87x = 71,709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,709.05/256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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