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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 354.32 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 354.32 and 146.23 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 354.32 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/354.32 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 354.32 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 51,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,811.48/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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