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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 384.54 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 384.54 and 159.12 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 384.54 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/384.54 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 384.54 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 61,188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,188.00/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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