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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 353.43 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 353.43 and 151.07 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 353.43 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/353.43 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 353.43 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 53,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,392.67/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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