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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 354.77 and 158.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 354.77 and 158.83 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 354.77 = 158.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/354.77 = 158.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 354.77 × 158.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 56,348.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,348.12/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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