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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.18, 353.42 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.18, 353.42 and 152.68 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.18 : 353.42 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.18/353.42 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.18x = 353.42 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.18x = 53,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,960.17/256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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