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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.53, 353.97 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.53, 353.97 and 151.64 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.53 : 353.97 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.53/353.97 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.53x = 353.97 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.53x = 53,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674.24/256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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