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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.72, 354.26 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.72, 354.26 and 146.20 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.72 : 354.26 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.72/354.26 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.72x = 354.26 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.72x = 51,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,791.04/256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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