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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 353.70 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 353.70 and 152.92 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 353.70 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/353.70 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 353.70 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 54,087.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,087.80/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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