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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 353.60 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 353.60 and 152.80 is: 210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 353.60 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/353.60 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 353.60 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 54,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,030.08/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.79

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