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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 384.75 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 384.75 and 154.17 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 384.75 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/384.75 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 384.75 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 59,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,316.91/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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