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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 353.94 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 353.94 and 153 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 353.94 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/353.94 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 353.94 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 54,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,152.82/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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