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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.89, 385.26 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.89, 385.26 and 199.50 is: 299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.89 : 385.26 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.89/385.26 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.89x = 385.26 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.89x = 76,859.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,859.37/256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.19

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