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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 383.58 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 383.58 and 140.22 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 383.58 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/383.58 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 383.58 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 53,785.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,785.59/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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