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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 388.60 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 388.60 and 256 is: 383.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 388.60 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/388.60 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 388.60 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 99,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,481.60/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.09

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