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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.43, 353.82 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.43, 353.82 and 150.14 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.43 : 353.82 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.43/353.82 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.43x = 353.82 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.43x = 53,122.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,122.53/256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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