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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 354 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 354 and 145.99 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 354 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/354 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 354 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 51,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,680.46/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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