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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 353.34 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 353.34 and 145.52 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 353.34 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/353.34 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 353.34 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 51,416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,416.27/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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