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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 354.54 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 354.54 and 152.03 is: 209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 354.54 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/354.54 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 354.54 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 53,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,900.72/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.78

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