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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.94, 392.11 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.94, 392.11 and 256.73 is: 382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.94 : 392.11 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.94/392.11 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.94x = 392.11 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.94x = 100,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,666.40/262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.85

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