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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 384.14 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 384.14 and 140.64 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 384.14 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/384.14 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 384.14 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 54,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,024.36/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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