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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.35, 353.77 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.35, 353.77 and 145.83 is: 201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.35 : 353.77 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.35/353.77 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.35x = 353.77 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.35x = 51,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,590.28/256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.25

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