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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 354.09 and 155.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 354.09 and 155.77 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 354.09 = 155.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/354.09 = 155.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 354.09 × 155.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 55,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,156.60/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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