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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 353.53 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 353.53 and 158.01 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 353.53 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/353.53 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 353.53 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 55,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,861.28/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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