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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 383.89 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 383.89 and 158.47 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 383.89 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/383.89 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 383.89 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 60,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,835.05/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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