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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 354.47 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 354.47 and 146.33 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 354.47 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/354.47 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 354.47 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 51,867.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,867.09/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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