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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.90, 385.29 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.90, 385.29 and 175.72 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.90 : 385.29 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.90/385.29 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.90x = 385.29 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.90x = 67,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,703.16/256.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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