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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.92, 358.02 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.92, 358.02 and 256.14 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.92 : 358.02 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.92/358.02 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.92x = 358.02 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.92x = 91,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,703.24/259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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