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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.97, 385.49 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.97, 385.49 and 199.12 is: 298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.97 : 385.49 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.97/385.49 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.97x = 385.49 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.97x = 76,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,755.85/256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.70

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