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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 354.41 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 354.41 and 146.30 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 354.41 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/354.41 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 354.41 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 51,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,849.45/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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