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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 383.91 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 383.91 and 158.99 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 383.91 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/383.91 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 383.91 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 61,035.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,035.34/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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