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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 353.44 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 353.44 and 157.83 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 353.44 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/353.44 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 353.44 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 55,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,782.65/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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