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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.74, 383.13 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.74, 383.13 and 141.50 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.74 : 383.13 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.74/383.13 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.74x = 383.13 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.74x = 54,212.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,212.90/255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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