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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.34, 353.65 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.34, 353.65 and 151.26 is: 208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.34 : 353.65 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.34/353.65 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.34x = 353.65 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.34x = 53,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,493.10/256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.68

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