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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 353.46 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 353.46 and 157.88 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 353.46 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/353.46 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 353.46 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 55,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,802.50/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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