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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.95, 1,205.93 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.95, 1,205.93 and 256.14 is: 384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.95 : 1,205.93 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.95/1,205.93 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.95x = 1,205.93 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.95x = 308,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,886.91/803.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.21

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