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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.78, 354.33 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.78, 354.33 and 146.28 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.78 : 354.33 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.78/354.33 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.78x = 354.33 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.78x = 51,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,831.39/256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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