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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.51, 384.68 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.51, 384.68 and 154.45 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.51 : 384.68 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.51/384.68 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.51x = 384.68 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.51x = 59,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,413.05/256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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