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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 353.82 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 353.82 and 145.90 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 353.82 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/353.82 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 353.82 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 51,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,622.34/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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