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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.11, 384.71 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.11, 384.71 and 159.99 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.11 : 384.71 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.11/384.71 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.11x = 384.71 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.11x = 61,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548.95/256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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