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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.82, 383.71 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.82, 383.71 and 140.23 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.82 : 383.71 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.82/383.71 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.82x = 383.71 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.82x = 53,807.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,807.65/255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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