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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.24, 384.56 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.24, 384.56 and 140.80 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.24 : 384.56 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.24/384.56 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.24x = 384.56 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.24x = 54,146.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,146.05/256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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