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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.30, 384.39 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.30, 384.39 and 145.20 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.30 : 384.39 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.30/384.39 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.30x = 384.39 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.30x = 55,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,814.32/256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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