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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.43, 353.84 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.43, 353.84 and 145.92 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.43 : 353.84 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.43/353.84 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.43x = 353.84 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.43x = 51,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,630.94/256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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