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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.91, 383.98 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.91, 383.98 and 140.44 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.91 : 383.98 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.91/383.98 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.91x = 383.98 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.91x = 53,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,926.15/255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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