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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.43, 353.87 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.43, 353.87 and 151.47 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.43 : 353.87 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.43/353.87 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.43x = 353.87 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.43x = 53,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,599.93/256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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