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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.97, 356.03 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.97, 356.03 and 256.56 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.97 : 356.03 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.97/356.03 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.97x = 356.03 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.97x = 91,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,343.06/259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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