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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.67, 383.62 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.67, 383.62 and 140.11 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.67 : 383.62 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.67/383.62 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.67x = 383.62 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.67x = 53,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,749.00/255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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