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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.60, 354.13 and 151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.60, 354.13 and 151.69 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.60 : 354.13 = 151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.60/354.13 = 151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.60x = 354.13 × 151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.60x = 53,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,716.72/256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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