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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.12, 353.49 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.12, 353.49 and 157.97 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.12 : 353.49 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.12/353.49 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.12x = 353.49 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.12x = 55,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,840.82/256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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