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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 385.62 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 385.62 and 250.98 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 385.62 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/385.62 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 385.62 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 96,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,782.91/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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