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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 354.02 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 354.02 and 151.56 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 354.02 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/354.02 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 354.02 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 53,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,655.65/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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