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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.83, 354.42 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.83, 354.42 and 151.91 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.83 : 354.42 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.83/354.42 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.83x = 354.42 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.83x = 53,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,838.17/256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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