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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.25, 353.63 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.25, 353.63 and 152.75 is: 210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.25 : 353.63 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.25/353.63 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.25x = 353.63 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.25x = 54,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,016.98/256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.80

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