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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.86, 354.45 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.86, 354.45 and 146.35 is: 201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.86 : 354.45 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.86/354.45 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.86x = 354.45 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.86x = 51,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,873.76/256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.95

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