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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 354.65 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 354.65 and 158.76 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 354.65 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/354.65 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 354.65 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 56,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,303.44/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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