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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.17, 353.52 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.17, 353.52 and 139.74 is: 192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.17 : 353.52 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.17/353.52 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.17x = 353.52 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.17x = 49,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,399.56/256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.84

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