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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 353.51 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 353.51 and 151.20 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 353.51 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/353.51 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 353.51 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 53,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,450.71/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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