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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 353.48 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 353.48 and 145.62 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 353.48 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/353.48 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 353.48 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 51,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,473.76/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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