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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 354.04 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 354.04 and 151.65 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 354.04 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/354.04 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 354.04 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 53,689.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,689.79/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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