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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.25, 353.62 and 157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.25, 353.62 and 157.99 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.25 : 353.62 = 157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.25/353.62 = 157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.25x = 353.62 × 157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.25x = 55,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,868.42/256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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