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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 354.15 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 354.15 and 146.18 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 354.15 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/354.15 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 354.15 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 51,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,767.88/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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