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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.85, 384.95 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.85, 384.95 and 153.90 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.85 : 384.95 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.85/384.95 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.85x = 384.95 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.85x = 59,244.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,244.19/256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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