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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.99, 384.66 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.99, 384.66 and 202.72 is: 303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.99 : 384.66 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.99/384.66 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.99x = 384.66 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.99x = 77,978.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,978.28/256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.43

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