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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 385.56 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 385.56 and 152.69 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 385.56 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/385.56 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 385.56 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 58,869.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,869.23/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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