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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 385.29 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 385.29 and 154.26 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 385.29 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/385.29 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 385.29 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 59,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,434.84/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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