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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 384.09 and 159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 384.09 and 159.11 is: 238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 384.09 = 159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/384.09 = 159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 384.09 × 159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 61,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,112.56/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.12

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