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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.55, 384.83 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.55, 384.83 and 157.95 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.55 : 384.83 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.55/384.83 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.55x = 384.83 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.55x = 60,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,783.90/256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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