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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.81, 385.30 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.81, 385.30 and 154.16 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.81 : 385.30 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.81/385.30 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.81x = 385.30 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.81x = 59,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,397.85/256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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