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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 384.19 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 384.19 and 159.02 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 384.19 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/384.19 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 384.19 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 61,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094.46/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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