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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.09, 353.37 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.09, 353.37 and 151.17 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.09 : 353.37 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.09/353.37 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.09x = 353.37 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.09x = 53,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,417.18/256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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