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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.12, 353.34 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.12, 353.34 and 145.56 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.12 : 353.34 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.12/353.34 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.12x = 353.34 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.12x = 51,432.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,432.17/256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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