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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.83, 354.40 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.83, 354.40 and 146.31 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.83 : 354.40 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.83/354.40 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.83x = 354.40 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.83x = 51,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,852.26/256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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