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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.79, 354.49 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.79, 354.49 and 151.84 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.79 : 354.49 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.79/354.49 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.79x = 354.49 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.79x = 53,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,825.76/256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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