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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 353.71 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 353.71 and 151.45 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 353.71 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/353.71 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 353.71 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 53,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,569.38/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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