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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.39, 384.23 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.39, 384.23 and 140.53 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.39 : 384.23 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.39/384.23 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.39x = 384.23 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.39x = 53,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,993.92/256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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