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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 353.29 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 353.29 and 145.48 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 353.29 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/353.29 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 353.29 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 51,396.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,396.63/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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