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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.34, 353.76 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.34, 353.76 and 151.43 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.34 : 353.76 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.34/353.76 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.34x = 353.76 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.34x = 53,569.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,569.88/256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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