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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 384.09 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 384.09 and 140.55 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 384.09 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/384.09 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 384.09 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 53,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,983.85/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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