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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.54, 353.98 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.54, 353.98 and 146.02 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.54 : 353.98 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.54/353.98 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.54x = 353.98 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.54x = 51,688.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,688.16/256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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