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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 383.44 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 383.44 and 153.60 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 383.44 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/383.44 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 383.44 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 58,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,896.38/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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