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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.75, 354.33 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.75, 354.33 and 151.83 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.75 : 354.33 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.75/354.33 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.75x = 354.33 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.75x = 53,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,797.92/256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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