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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.51, 383.82 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.51, 383.82 and 153.87 is: 230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.51 : 383.82 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.51/383.82 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.51x = 383.82 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.51x = 59,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,056.46/256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.23

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