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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.83, 354.44 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.83, 354.44 and 146.33 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.83 : 354.44 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.83/354.44 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.83x = 354.44 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.83x = 51,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,862.70/256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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