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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 385.14 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 385.14 and 154.26 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 385.14 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/385.14 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 385.14 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 59,411.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,411.70/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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