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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.90, 383.58 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.90, 383.58 and 140.21 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.90 : 383.58 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.90/383.58 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.90x = 383.58 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.90x = 53,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,779.83/255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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