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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.87, 354.43 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.87, 354.43 and 146.34 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.87 : 354.43 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.87/354.43 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.87x = 354.43 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.87x = 51,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,864.78/256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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