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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.46, 353.85 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.46, 353.85 and 151.55 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.46 : 353.85 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.46/353.85 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.46x = 353.85 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.46x = 53,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,623.44/256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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