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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 353.44 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 353.44 and 145.63 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 353.44 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/353.44 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 353.44 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 51,471.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,471.47/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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