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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.89, 354.54 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.89, 354.54 and 146.40 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.89 : 354.54 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.89/354.54 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.89x = 354.54 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.89x = 51,904.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,904.66/256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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