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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.12, 353.41 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.12, 353.41 and 145.58 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.12 : 353.41 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.12/353.41 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.12x = 353.41 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.12x = 51,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,447.30/256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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