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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 353.83 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 353.83 and 151.54 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 353.83 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/353.83 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 353.83 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 53,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,619.40/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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