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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 384.06 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 384.06 and 158.52 is: 237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 384.06 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/384.06 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 384.06 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 60,881.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,881.19/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.69

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