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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.29, 384.69 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.29, 384.69 and 158.81 is: 238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 384.69 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/384.69 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 384.69 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 61,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094.06/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.38

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