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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.79, 385.29 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.79, 385.29 and 154.13 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.79 : 385.29 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.79/385.29 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.79x = 385.29 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.79x = 59,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,382.82/256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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