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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 354.48 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 354.48 and 151.93 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 354.48 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/354.48 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 354.48 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 53,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,856.15/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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