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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.41, 353.91 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.41, 353.91 and 156.87 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.41 : 353.91 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.41/353.91 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.41x = 353.91 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.41x = 55,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,517.86/256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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