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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 353.48 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 353.48 and 139.70 is: 192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 353.48 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/353.48 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 353.48 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 49,381.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,381.16/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.79

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