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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 385.02 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 385.02 and 153.90 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 385.02 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/385.02 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 385.02 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 59,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,254.58/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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