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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 354 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 354 and 153.04 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 354 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/354 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 354 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 54,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,176.16/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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