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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.99, 354.62 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.99, 354.62 and 146.48 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.99 : 354.62 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.99/354.62 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.99x = 354.62 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.99x = 51,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,944.74/256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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