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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.57, 353.99 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.57, 353.99 and 151.67 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.57 : 353.99 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.57/353.99 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.57x = 353.99 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.57x = 53,690.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,690.93/256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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