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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 408.88 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 408.88 and 256.88 is: 384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 408.88 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/408.88 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 408.88 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 105,033.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,033.09/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.57

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