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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 353.82 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 353.82 and 156.87 is: 216.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 353.82 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/353.82 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 353.82 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 55,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,503.74/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.49

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