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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.41, 353.69 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.41, 353.69 and 158.09 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.41 : 353.69 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.41/353.69 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.41x = 353.69 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.41x = 55,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,914.85/256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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