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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.59, 385.41 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.59, 385.41 and 154.07 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.59 : 385.41 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.59/385.41 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.59x = 385.41 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.59x = 59,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,379.35/256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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