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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.39, 353.77 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.39, 353.77 and 156.78 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.39 : 353.77 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.39/353.77 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.39x = 353.77 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.39x = 55,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,463.67/256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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