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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.05, 353.14 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.05, 353.14 and 157.77 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.05 : 353.14 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.05/353.14 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.05x = 353.14 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.05x = 55,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,714.90/256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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