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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 383.67 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 383.67 and 159.84 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 383.67 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/383.67 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 383.67 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 61,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,325.81/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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