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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 353.64 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 353.64 and 139.84 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 353.64 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/353.64 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 353.64 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 49,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453.02/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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