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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 353.79 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 353.79 and 158.13 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 353.79 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/353.79 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 353.79 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 55,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,944.81/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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