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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.82, 354.38 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.82, 354.38 and 146.26 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.82 : 354.38 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.82/354.38 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.82x = 354.38 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.82x = 51,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,829.34/256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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