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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.31, 353.74 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.31, 353.74 and 145.80 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.31 : 353.74 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.31/353.74 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.31x = 353.74 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.31x = 51,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,574.69/256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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