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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.15, 353.51 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.15, 353.51 and 145.64 is: 201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.15 : 353.51 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.15/353.51 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.15x = 353.51 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.15x = 51,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,485.20/256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.00

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