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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 353.76 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 353.76 and 151.46 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 353.76 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/353.76 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 353.76 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 53,578.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,578.72/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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