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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 353.41 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 353.41 and 151.19 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 353.41 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/353.41 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 353.41 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 53,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,432.06/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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