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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.28, 353.70 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.28, 353.70 and 152.78 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.28 : 353.70 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.28/353.70 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.28x = 353.70 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.28x = 54,038.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,038.29/256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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