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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.17, 353.53 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.17, 353.53 and 145.64 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.17 : 353.53 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.17/353.53 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.17x = 353.53 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.17x = 51,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,486.52/256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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