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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.41, 384.18 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.41, 384.18 and 140.94 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.41 : 384.18 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.41/384.18 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.41x = 384.18 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.41x = 54,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,146.33/256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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