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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.40, 353.88 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.40, 353.88 and 151.52 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.40 : 353.88 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.40/353.88 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.40x = 353.88 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.40x = 53,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,619.90/256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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