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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.75, 384.85 and 154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.75, 384.85 and 154.06 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.75 : 384.85 = 154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.75/384.85 = 154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.75x = 384.85 × 154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.75x = 59,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,289.99/256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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