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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 354.53 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 354.53 and 152.06 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 354.53 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/354.53 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 354.53 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 53,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,908.44/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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