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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 353.32 and 157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 353.32 and 157.87 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 353.32 = 157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/353.32 = 157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 353.32 × 157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 55,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,778.63/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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