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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.98, 385.05 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.98, 385.05 and 202.89 is: 304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.98 : 385.05 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.98/385.05 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.98x = 385.05 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.98x = 78,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,122.79/256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.00

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