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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.29, 353.60 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.29, 353.60 and 151.39 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.29 : 353.60 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.29/353.60 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.29x = 353.60 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.29x = 53,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,532.61/256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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