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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 353.35 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 353.35 and 151.21 is: 208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 353.35 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/353.35 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 353.35 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 53,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,430.05/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.68

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