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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.07, 353.36 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.07, 353.36 and 151.16 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.07 : 353.36 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.07/353.36 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.07x = 353.36 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.07x = 53,413.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,413.83/256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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