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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.87, 385.26 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.87, 385.26 and 154.20 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.87 : 385.26 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.87/385.26 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.87x = 385.26 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.87x = 59,407.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,407.96/256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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