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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.58, 354.11 and 146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.58, 354.11 and 146.05 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.58 : 354.11 = 146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.58/354.11 = 146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.58x = 354.11 × 146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.58x = 51,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,715.26/256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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