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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 363.78 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 363.78 and 256.02 is: 352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 363.78 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/363.78 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 363.78 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 93,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,134.96/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.86

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