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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 353.32 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 353.32 and 151.12 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 353.32 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/353.32 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 353.32 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 53,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,393.72/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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