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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 384.02 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 384.02 and 140.44 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 384.02 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/384.02 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 384.02 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 53,931.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,931.07/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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