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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.35, 353.73 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.35, 353.73 and 151.42 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.35 : 353.73 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.35/353.73 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.35x = 353.73 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.35x = 53,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,561.80/256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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