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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.65, 354.12 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.65, 354.12 and 146.10 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.65 : 354.12 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.65/354.12 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.65x = 354.12 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.65x = 51,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,736.93/256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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