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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 353.19 and 157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 353.19 and 157.89 is: 217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 353.19 = 157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/353.19 = 157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 353.19 × 157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 55,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,765.17/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.66

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