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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.83, 354.39 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.83, 354.39 and 151.93 is: 209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.83 : 354.39 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.83/354.39 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.83x = 354.39 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.83x = 53,842.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,842.35/256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.65

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