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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 353.61 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 353.61 and 151.30 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 353.61 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/353.61 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 353.61 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 53,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,500.36/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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