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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 384.41 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 384.41 and 154.20 is: 231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 384.41 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/384.41 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 384.41 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 59,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,277.27/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.31

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