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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 353.82 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 353.82 and 151.49 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 353.82 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/353.82 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 353.82 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 53,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,600.19/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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