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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 353.77 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 353.77 and 158.06 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 353.77 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/353.77 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 353.77 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 55,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,914.72/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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