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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.06, 353.24 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.06, 353.24 and 152.50 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.06 : 353.24 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.06/353.24 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.06x = 353.24 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.06x = 53,869.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,869.10/256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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