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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 353.93 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 353.93 and 145.94 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 353.93 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/353.93 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 353.93 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 51,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,650.04/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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