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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 353.35 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 353.35 and 157.86 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 353.35 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/353.35 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 353.35 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 55,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,779.83/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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