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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 353.57 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 353.57 and 145.65 is: 201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 353.57 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/353.57 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 353.57 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 51,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,496.74/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.00

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