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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,251 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,251 and 256.86 is: 385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,251 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,251 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,251 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 321,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,331.86/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.29

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