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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 354.60 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 354.60 and 157.34 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 354.60 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/354.60 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 354.60 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 55,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,793.65/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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