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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.89, 354.46 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.89, 354.46 and 146.34 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.89 : 354.46 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.89/354.46 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.89x = 354.46 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.89x = 51,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,871.68/256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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