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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 353.41 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 353.41 and 157.92 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 353.41 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/353.41 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 353.41 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 55,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,810.51/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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