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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 353.93 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 353.93 and 146.00 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 353.93 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/353.93 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 353.93 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 51,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673.93/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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