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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.08, 353.24 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.08, 353.24 and 152.56 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.08 : 353.24 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.08/353.24 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.08x = 353.24 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.08x = 53,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,890.29/256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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