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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.68, 354.16 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.68, 354.16 and 151.80 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.68 : 354.16 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.68/354.16 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.68x = 354.16 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.68x = 53,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,761.49/256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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