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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.17, 384.38 and 140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.17, 384.38 and 140.61 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.17 : 384.38 = 140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.17/384.38 = 140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.17x = 384.38 × 140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.17x = 54,047.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,047.67/256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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