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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 353.94 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 353.94 and 151.53 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 353.94 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/353.94 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 353.94 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 53,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,632.53/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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