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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 384.18 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 384.18 and 159.86 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 384.18 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/384.18 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 384.18 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 61,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,415.01/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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