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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.66, 354.25 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.66, 354.25 and 146.19 is: 201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.66 : 354.25 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.66/354.25 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.66x = 354.25 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.66x = 51,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,787.81/256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.78

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