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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.10, 353.36 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.10, 353.36 and 156.56 is: 216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.10 : 353.36 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.10/353.36 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.10x = 353.36 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.10x = 55,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,322.04/256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.02

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