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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.19, 353.45 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.19, 353.45 and 151.27 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.19 : 353.45 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.19/353.45 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.19x = 353.45 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.19x = 53,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,466.38/256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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