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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 354.15 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 354.15 and 146.09 is: 201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 354.15 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/354.15 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 354.15 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 51,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,736.00/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.62

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