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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 353.96 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 353.96 and 145.99 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 353.96 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/353.96 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 353.96 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 51,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,674.62/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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