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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 354.11 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 354.11 and 151.63 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 354.11 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/354.11 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 354.11 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 53,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692.06/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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