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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 354.44 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 354.44 and 201.56 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 354.44 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/354.44 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 354.44 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 71,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,439.66/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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