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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.21, 353.58 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.21, 353.58 and 151.32 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.21 : 353.58 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.21/353.58 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.21x = 353.58 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.21x = 53,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,503.73/256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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