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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.19, 384.79 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.19, 384.79 and 153.67 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.19 : 384.79 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.19/384.79 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.19x = 384.79 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.19x = 59,130.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,130.68/256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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