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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 353.51 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 353.51 and 151.32 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 353.51 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/353.51 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 353.51 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 53,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,492.38/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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