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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.21, 353.55 and 145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.21, 353.55 and 145.71 is: 201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.21 : 353.55 = 145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.21/353.55 = 145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.21x = 353.55 × 145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.21x = 51,515.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,515.77/256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.07

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