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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 354.23 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 354.23 and 151.82 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 354.23 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/354.23 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 354.23 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 53,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,779.56/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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