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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 354.45 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 354.45 and 155.94 is: 215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 354.45 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/354.45 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 354.45 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 55,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,272.93/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.15

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