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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.21, 353.57 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.21, 353.57 and 145.67 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.21 : 353.57 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.21/353.57 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.21x = 353.57 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.21x = 51,505.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,505.03/256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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