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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.54, 354.06 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.54, 354.06 and 148.76 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.54 : 354.06 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.54/354.06 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.54x = 354.06 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.54x = 52,669.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,669.97/256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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