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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.45, 353.74 and 151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.45, 353.74 and 151.51 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.45 : 353.74 = 151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.45/353.74 = 151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.45x = 353.74 × 151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.45x = 53,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,597.33/256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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