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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 354.29 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 354.29 and 151.80 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 354.29 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/354.29 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 354.29 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 53,781.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,781.22/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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