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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.70, 354.28 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.70, 354.28 and 146.20 is: 201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.70 : 354.28 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.70/354.28 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.70x = 354.28 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.70x = 51,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,795.74/256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.78

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