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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 353.32 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 353.32 and 151.11 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 353.32 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/353.32 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 353.32 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 53,389.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,389.81/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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