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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 354.45 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 354.45 and 146.32 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 354.45 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/354.45 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 354.45 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 51,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,863.02/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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