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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.14, 394.25 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.14, 394.25 and 256.76 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.14 : 394.25 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.14/394.25 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.14x = 394.25 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.14x = 101,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,224.37/263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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