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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 353.60 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 353.60 and 151.38 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 353.60 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/353.60 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 353.60 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 53,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,525.44/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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