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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.98, 383.96 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.98, 383.96 and 140.48 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.98 : 383.96 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.98/383.96 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.98x = 383.96 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.98x = 53,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,938.70/255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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