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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 353.56 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 353.56 and 151.28 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 353.56 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/353.56 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 353.56 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 53,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,486.56/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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