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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.25, 353.69 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.25, 353.69 and 145.77 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.25 : 353.69 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.25/353.69 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.25x = 353.69 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.25x = 51,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,556.66/256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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