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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 353.56 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 353.56 and 145.74 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 353.56 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/353.56 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 353.56 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 51,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,527.83/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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