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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.82, 354.39 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.82, 354.39 and 157.22 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.82 : 354.39 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.82/354.39 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.82x = 354.39 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.82x = 55,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,717.20/256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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