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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 385.08 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 385.08 and 154.20 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 385.08 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/385.08 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 385.08 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 59,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,379.34/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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