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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.15, 353.48 and 157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.15, 353.48 and 157.89 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.15 : 353.48 = 157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.15/353.48 = 157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.15x = 353.48 × 157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.15x = 55,810.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,810.17/256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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